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Updated 6 days ago, 12/29/2024

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Glenn McCrorey
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I quit my job today

Glenn McCrorey
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  • Investor
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
Posted

BP brothers and sisters,  I quit the last job I will ever have today to focus on RE investing.  In 2003, while working in corporate America someone suggested Rich Dad Poor Dad to me. Eleven years and 28 properties later I'm finished with the rat race; I'm 50.  I wanted to share this with the BP community because none of my working friends want to hear it.   

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Jonathan Perez
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  • Jacksonville, FL
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Jonathan Perez
  • Realtor
  • Jacksonville, FL
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Nice, congrats!

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Eric H.
  • Real Estate Solutions Provider
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Eric H.
  • Real Estate Solutions Provider
  • Baltimore, MD
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Congrats!!!! I hate waking up to an alarm clock although some tasks in my life require it. I quit my job earlier this year and friends and family still don't understand how and why I would leave a semi-secure job making decent money. But I do not have to wake up and use the most valuable resource in the world - time - to contribute to another individual's or corporation's wealth. In the end, it's not meant for others to understand.  It's your life!!!! And I am happy you are living it to your standards.

See ya round BP!

E. Harris

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Amber L.
  • Raleigh, NC
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Amber L.
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Congrats @Glenn McCrorey !!!!

Way to go!!!

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Bill T.
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Bill T.
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SUPER! ... Congrats....

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    Larry Freeman
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    Inspiring!

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    Jon Sheffield
    • Rental Property Investor
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    Jon Sheffield
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Washington, DC
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    Hey congratulations,

    @Glenn McCrorey You are truly an inspiration to all that goals set are very achievable if you stay focused and in time your goals will become reality. 

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    Chris H.
    • Real Estate Investor
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    Chris H.
    • Real Estate Investor
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    Congrats! I also look forward to hear more stories from you.

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    Joakim Esaiasson
    • Wholesaler
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    Joakim Esaiasson
    • Wholesaler
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    Glenn McCrorey Congrat ! Any advise for the rest of us that is just getting started?

    Happy holiday !

    Joakim

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    Jeni Lu
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    Wonderful!! Congrats!!

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    Phillip Trenk
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    congratulations!!

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    Troy Bevans
    • Real Estate Investor
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    Troy Bevans
    • Real Estate Investor
    • Davenport, IA
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    What an incredible accomplishment!  Congrats to you!  

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    Guy M.
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    Guy M.
    • Flipper/Rehabber
    • Williamsburg, VA
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    Originally posted by @Glenn McCrorey:

    BP brothers and sisters,  I quit the last job I will ever have today to focus on RE investing.  In 2003, while working in corporate America someone suggested Rich Dad Poor Dad to me. Eleven years and 28 properties later I'm finished with the rat race; I'm 50.  I wanted to share this with the BP community because none of my working friends want to hear it.   

    You, Sir... are a winner.

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    Janie Suarez
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    • Grand Island, NE
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    Wonderful!!!!!! You just made my day!!!!!!

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    Kyle Pettit
    • Residential Real Estate Broker
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    Kyle Pettit
    • Residential Real Estate Broker
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    Outstanding!!! Nice work Glenn ;)

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    Dan D.
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    Dan D.
    • Investor
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    Congratulations.

    I hope to be in a similar spot in a few years. 

    Very rewarding (I assume).

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    Tony Lane
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    Tony Lane
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    Congrats!

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    Richelle T.
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    Richelle T.
    • Rental Property Investor
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    Congratulations @Glenn McCrorey You are an inspiration!!

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    Joe Loiacano
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    Joe Loiacano
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    Congrats Glenn. Proud of you man!

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    Lamont Marable
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    Lamont Marable
    • Real Estate Investor
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    You popped your cherry!!  Congrats!

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    Charmaine M.
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    Congrats !!! 

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    Justin B.
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    Justin B.
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    When this thread is over, you should print it all out and get it put in a frame for all to see! :)

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    Dawn Anastasi
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    Dawn Anastasi
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    Congrats!  It's a nice feeling not to have to wake up to go to a "regular" job!

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    Bradley Smotherman
    • Real Estate Investor
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    Bradley Smotherman
    • Real Estate Investor
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    congrats sir!

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    Ray Baker
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    Ray Baker
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    Glen congrats on your retirement you are an inspiration to us all. We are newbies just starting out and you have showed that anything can be accomplished if you set your mind to it. We look forward to following in your steps.

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    Thom H.
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    Thom H.
    • Investor
    • Central Virginia Area, VA
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    @Glenn McCrorey Outstanding! I can only imagine how good this day must feel for you. I can tell from your initial post, that your former co-workers (...you've really got to love saying that!...) can't even begin to understand where you are today, but you and your family understand, and that's all that matters! I am truly impressed by your story and can greatly appreciate your action to leave the corporate world. Many trials and tribulations are now behind you, and you deserve all that is now coming your way for your hard work and perseverance. Congratulations and well deserved! I have a similar perspective, as I am right on your heels with the same decision, so I'm naturally inspired. Most will never understand the hard work, sacrifices, risks, and stress that comes with building a successful business of 28 units from the ground up. For those who do, just wanted to say great job and thanks for sharing your story. Again...a big congratulations!